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How to index an XML file with unix time format

almotasim90
New Member

I have XML files in my PC that I want to index them in Splunk, I need the inputs and the props.conf changed. I did everything but I am stock into line breaking events.
I have it in unix time format which is something like:

<Date_range>
<begin>1586965192</begin>
<end>1586965199</end>
</Date_range>

How to specify the time format !!?
and, I have no idea how to specify time format in my props.conf or transform.conf. if u have anything might help, please!!

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Try these props

[myxml]
TIME_FORMAT = %s
TIME_PREFIX = \<begin>
---
If this reply helps you, Karma would be appreciated.
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